The Absolute guide to Oakley snowboard and ski goggle lenses. All colours, tints, shades, uv protection ratings and finishes explained to help you understand all the features and benefits of the different options. Ask for our help or advice any time. No question too big or too small.
Lens | Image | Description | VLT | Ideal Conditions |
Prizm Black Iridium | ![]() | Great all purpose bright conditions lens which offers a more true to life colour perception. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare. Oakley's Prizm technology increases the range of suitable ocnditions compared to a regular Black Iridium lens | N/A | Bluebird / Bright Sun / Partial Cloud |
Prizm Jade Iridium | ![]() | Neutral contrast tint that improves colour perception. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare making it a popular lens for park riding. Oakley's Prizm technology increases the range of suitable ocnditions compared to a regular Jade (Emerald) Iridium lens | N/A | Bright Sun / Partial Cloud / Overcast |
Prizm Rose | ![]() | High contrast tint for sharper vision in lower light conditions. Oakley's Prizm technology increases the range of suitable ocnditions compared to a regular Rose lens | N/A | Partial Cloud / Low Light / Overcast / Snow |
Emerald Iridium | ![]() | Neutral contrast tint that improves colour perception. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare making it a popular lens for park riding | 10% | Bright Sun / Park Riding |
24K Gold Iridium | ![]() | Enhances contrast in bright conditions. Ideal for very bright days. | 10% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Black Rose Iridium | ![]() | Rose tint enhances contrast and image resolution whilst black Iridium reduces glare | 12% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Dark Grey | ![]() | Neutral contrast tint that improves colour perception in brighter conditions. Popular with park riders | 14% | Bright Sun / Park Riding |
Fire Iridium Polarized | ![]() | High contrast tint with a reflective Iridium coating to enhance greens and reds. Polarized coating cuts blinding glare | 14% | Bright Sun / Park Riding |
VR28 Polarized | ![]() | Filters blue light to enhance contrast and improve depth perception whilst a polarized coating cuts blinding glare | 14% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Fire Iridium | ![]() | Improves visual clarity in brighter conditions and features an iridium coating to tune contrast and reduce glare | 16% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Black Iridium | ![]() | Great all purpose bright conditions lens which offers a more true to life colour perception. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare | 20% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Dark Grey Polarized | ![]() | Improves colour perception in brighter conditions whilst a polarized coating cuts blinding glare | 21% | Bright Sun / Bluebird |
Blue Iridium | ![]() | Uses a contrast enhancing VR28 tint with an Iridium coating to tune contrast and reduce glare | 22% | Bright Sun / Variable Conditions |
VR28 | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to increase contrast and improve depth perception | 23% | Bright Sun / Variable Conditions |
H.I. Amber Polarized | ![]() | High Intensity contrast lens that sharpens vision whilst a polarized coating cuts blinding glare | 25% | Bright Sun / Variable Conditions |
G30 | ![]() | Rose base with very subtle Iridium coating to reduce glare and improve contrast and depth perception | 25% | Variable Conditions / Medium to Bright |
VR50 Emerald Iridium | ![]() | VR50 enhances contrast whilst an Iridium coating reduces glare | 30% | Variable Conditions / Medium to Bright |
VR50 Pink Iridium | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light and increases visual sharpness whilst an Iridium coating tunes contrast and reduce glare | 37% | Variable Conditions |
Rose | ![]() | High contrast tint for sharper vision in lower light conditions | 34% | Variable Conditions / Cloud / Fog |
VR50 | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light with a subtle tint to enhance visual clarity and depth perception | 50% | Variable / Medium to Flat Light |
Persimmon | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to boost contrast and enhance depth perception. Ideal all round lens as it performs well in overcast or sunny conditions | 54% | All Round / Variable / Overcast |
H.I. Persimmon | ![]() | Filters harmful blue light to boost contrast and enhance depth perception. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare | 55% | Variable / Overcast / Fog |
H.I. Yellow | ![]() | High contrast lens for flat light conditions. Features an Iridium coating to reduce glare | 81% | Overcast / Fog / Flat Light |
Clear | ![]() | Very low light lens, allows 90% of visible light to enter the users eyes and doesn't distort colours | 90% | Night Skiing & Snowboarding |
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